Therese Connolly
Single Parenting Reset Show: For Solo Parents of Tweens and Teens — Manage Behavior Problems, Reduce Screen Time & Improve Communication
Welcome to Single Parenting Reset Show — The go-to podcast for single parents (single moms and single dads) of tweens and teens to reduce screen time, improve communication, and build stronger family connections. Hosted by Tess Connolly, LCSW, a parent and family coach who understands the unique challenges of solo parenting. Each episode offers practical behavioral strategies, confidence-building tools, and real-life support for single parents. You'll get help managing screen time, improving co-parenting dynamics, and building lasting connections with your teens and tweens — one episode at a t...
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Therese Connolly
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Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
78. Why Homework Battles Happen—And How Online Tutors Can Help Reset the Routine 13.09.2022 42:26
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Are nightly homework battles exhausting you—and making you question if your child needs extra academic support? As a single parent juggling it all, you’re not alo...
77. Why Collaborative Problem Solving Builds Stronger Communication With Your Tween 07.09.2022 58:07
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Are you constantly stepping in to “fix” things for your tween or teen—only to feel drained and disconnected? In this episode, Kate shares how single parents can s...
76. The Best Time To Start ACT/SAT Prep—and How To Support Your Teen Without Overwhelm 31.08.2022 27:07
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Feeling lost when it comes to SATs, ACTs, and how to support your teen through the college prep storm? As a single parent, helping your child navigate standardize...
75. How To Break Free From Parenting Shame and Reconnect With Your Tween 24.08.2022 41:22
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Do you constantly second-guess your parenting decisions or feel overwhelmed with guilt from past mistakes? In this transformative episode, Tania breaks down the d...
74. How to Use a Family Journal To Deepen Connection With Your Tween or Teen 17.08.2022 39:35
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Ever feel like your tween shuts down or avoids emotional conversations—no matter how gently you approach them? As a single parent, it can be incredibly hard to cr...
73. Why Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style Can Solve Homework Struggles for Single Parents 09.08.2022 35:27
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Does your tween constantly forget homework, zone out during studying, or say, “I’m just bad at school”? For single parents trying to support their tween’s learnin...
72. Why Holding Back Advice Might Be the Key to Stronger Communication With Your Teen Son 02.08.2022 35:32
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Feel like your teenage son is shutting you out—and you don’t know how to reach him anymore? As a single parent, connecting with your teen boy can feel frustrating...
71. Why Popularity, Social Media, and Peer Pressure Are Causing Communication Gaps With Your Tween 27.07.2022 47:38
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Jessica Speer an award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School – Saf...
70. Why Emotional Awareness Is Essential for Single Parents Raising Tweens and Teens 19.07.2022 33:04
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Do you ever struggle to understand what your child is really feeling —especially when screen time battles or behavioral issues pop up? As a single parent of a twe...
69. 5 Mistakes Single Parents Make When Navigating Tween & Teen Behavior (And How To Avoid Them) 13.07.2022 33:43
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Are you stuck in a communication loop with your teen where nothing seems to work, no matter how much you try? In this empowering episode of The Single Parenting R...
68. Why Teaching Your Tween to Cook Builds Confidence & Cuts Screen Time 06.07.2022 33:33
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Tired of the constant dinner-time chaos and screen time battles with your tween? In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show , Tess Connolly talks with che...
67. Reframing Anxiety for parents of tweens and teens 29.06.2022 1:00:08
Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Dr. Tracy Foose an adult psychiatrist that works with parents and adults with anxiety. They discuss how to reframe anxiety and about how we can manage those moments when you or your tweens and teens are facing these situations or are overwhelmed. Dr Tracy Foose introduces herself and tells us a bit about how she got started in psychiatry and where she is now. Tess and...
66. How To Raise Confident Teen Girls as a Single Parent: The Roadmap No One Talks About 22.06.2022 32:30
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Do you ever wonder if you're truly preparing your daughter to handle life with confidence, resilience, and joy? As single parents raising tweens and teens, it’s e...
65. How Family Adventures Helped Their Kids Disconnect From Screens and Reconnect With Each Other 15.06.2022 26:30
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Are you struggling to connect with your tween or teen—and wondering if there’s a better way to spend quality time beyond nagging about screen time? In this episod...
64. Why Your Teen Isn’t Opening Up—And How You Might Be the Reason Without Knowing It 07.06.2022 27:23
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Do you ever feel like your teen just won’t talk to you, no matter what you try? In this episode of the Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly LCSW sits down w...
63. 5 Mistakes Single Parents Make With Communication in Blended Families & How To Avoid Them 31.05.2022 44:20
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Are you a single parent navigating the chaos of a blended family while trying to manage tweens, teens, and communication breakdowns? Raising teens in a blended fa...
62. Why Understanding Your Child’s Temperament Is Key for Single Parents Navigating Tween Behavior 25.05.2022 45:35
"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior." Are your tween’s meltdowns or mood swings leaving you confused and second-guessing your parenting? This episode dives deep into a powerful tool single parents oft...
61. From Overwhelmed Parent to Empowered Advocate: How to Use IEPs to Support Your Tween 17.05.2022 24:54
Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Aimee Buckley about the tutoring and the process they go through matching students with teachers and also special education and IEP’s and 504’s and what you can do with them. Do you ever feel like your child isn’t getting the support they need at school—especially if you’re juggling it all as a single parent? If you’re parenting a tween or teen who’s falling behind or...
60. Why Joining a Parenting Community Helps Single Parents Handle Behavioral Challenges with More Confidence 10.05.2022 39:05
“This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior.” Tess Connolly LCSW talks to Lynne Solarz and Stephanie Shimp about the Parenting Reset Membership; why they joined and the benefits that they enjoy from being par...
59. 7 Signs You’re Missing Key Connection Moments With Your Tween or Teen & How to Fix It 19.04.2022 45:04
This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior. Are you feeling lost in the shift from parenting a sweet little kid to raising an independent, opinionated tween or teen? The tween–teen years can catch parents off...
58. How to Help Tweens and Teens Cope With Separation Anxiety and OCD 14.04.2022 57:03
This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior. Is your tween or teen struggling with anxiety — or could it be something more, like OCD? In this powerful follow-up episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, welcomes back clin...
57. Why Self-Awareness Is the First Step to Raising Inclusive Tweens and Teens 12.04.2022 36:36
This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior. Do you know what biases you might be unconsciously passing on to your kids? In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with Sarah McLaughlin, LSW, about creating i...
56. How Mindfulness Helps Tweens and Teens Manage Stress 07.04.2022 1:00:38
This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior. Want your tween or teen to have a tool they can use anytime to manage stress and feel more grounded? In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with certified mind...
55. How to Build Self-Control in Tweens and Teens Through Screen Time Boundaries 05.04.2022 17:11
This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior. Is tech use slowly taking over your family’s time, connection, and sanity? In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares insights from her free Tech Reset Masterclas...
54. How to Talk to Your Tween or Teen About Organizing Without Conflict 31.03.2022 32:39
This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior. Struggling to get your tween or teen to clean and organize their space without a fight? In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with professional organizer and...
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